By Cheta Enyoghasi
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has urged protesters in Nigeria to dialogue with President Bola Tinubu.
The Commission issued a statement on Monday expressing deep regret for the violence, death of protesters, and alleged looting during the Nigerian protests, offering condolences to bereaved families and sympathizing with the government and people.
The regional bloc acknowledged the right of citizens to peaceful protests, as outlined in the 1999 Nigerian Constitution and the 2001 ECOWAS Supplementary Protocol on Democracy and Good Governance.
The Commission welcomes President Bola Tinubu’s State of the Nation address on August 4th, 2024, and urged protesters and stakeholders to engage in inclusive dialogue for resolving grievances and preserving peace and security in Nigeria and the ECOWAS region.
